The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17)
€ 24,500

€ 30,600

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo C30 D3 is 1.3 cm longer and 2.2 cm narrower.
Volvo C30 D3
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
1447
1782
2039
1447
1804
2043
1782 mm
Width
1804 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2043 mm
1447 mm
Height
1447 mm
2640
4266
2620
4253
4266 mm
Length
4253 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1275 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
261 kg
16.99 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
M
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
202 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
202 bhp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
285 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
285 NM
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
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10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
50 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
42 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
731 mi
Range
588 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
588 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
106.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
420 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1228 L